Archive for the ‘Editorials’ Category
Sunshine Week: Why We Think Openness is so Important at UCF
In 1787, a document was birthed in order to regulate a diversified nation; at the time, to only create a government that would not be able to rule tyrannically but instead, serve citizens rightfully. Today that document, known as the United States Constitution, contains important amendments and laws...
March 10th, 2013 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Economy, Editorials, News, Politics, Student Orgs, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life, UCF SGA, Your Voice | Read More
The Things I Learned From Being In a Sorority At UCF
Most of the decisions we make when we are 18, fall apart. When I was 18, the Registrars office at my University knew me by first name since I filed a “change of major” form once a week. And the day I decided to go get an ink stain on my wrist and piercing through my lip, I walked out of the tattoo...
February 20th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Editorials, News, Student Orgs, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Things to do in Orlando; A Step Outside the Normal Realm
Orlando is one of America’s number one tourist cities. While most everyone knows this throw away fact, not many know about the true things outside of Disney, Universal, Sea World, Aquatica, etc. that make Orlando a truly brilliant place to be.
If you’re a freshman, you probably already know about...
January 28th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Editorials, Entertainment, Food, Night Life | Read More
UCF Greek Life Witch Hunt Has Gone Too Far
Editorial:
When I took over as the News Editor for KnightNews.com I was excited at the possibilities I would have to better my campus. I also knew that there would be stories that would be tough to cover.
On Nov. 9, it happened. I received a report that an IFC fraternity was placed on “emergency suspension”....
November 14th, 2012 | Columns, COMMENTARY, Editorials, UCF Greek Life | Read More
Amendment 6 Decides on Reproductive Health Services
Women’s access to a full range of reproductive health services will be on the General Election Ballot as Amendment 6 this November.
Amendment 6 would allow politicians to intrude on personal medical decisions between a woman, her family, her faith, and her doctor. Inevitably, politicians would decide...
September 24th, 2012 | COMMENTARY, Culture, Economy, Editorials, Politics | Read More
Food Diary of a Struggling Grad Student
I was lying in bed one fine summers evening trying to fall asleep when suddenly it hit me. Some sort of abdominal pain similar to cramps but not quite so severe had crept up on me “like a stranger in the night”. After a second of pondering I realized what ailed me. I was hungry. So hungry,...
September 1st, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Comedy, Culture, Editorials, Entertainment, News | Read More
Opinion: Federal Transparency Act Needs to be Passed
Written by: Evan D. Gregory
“We have, in this country, one of the most corrupt institutions the world has ever known. I refer to the Federal Reserve Board. This evil institution has impoverished the people of the United States and has practically bankrupted our government. It has done this through...
July 26th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Columns, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Your Voice | Read More
Missing “Stewie Head” From UCF Basketball Games Returned to Athletics Marketing Team
Anyone familiar with the Family Guy cartoon series is well aware that Brian and Stewie often go missing for days on end, only this Brian was not the one Stewie usually goes home with.
Enter Brian Tewes, who happened to be granted the special privilege of flaunting the inaugural Stewie head in the student...
January 26th, 2012 | Basketball, COMMENTARY, Editorials, Sports | Read More
Republicans Shine in First Tea Party Debate
COMMENTARY
Eight Republican Presidential Candidates met in Tampa, FL last night in what became a very heated debate.
For the eight contenders, this was sure to be a debate filled with fireworks, and it was. For the CNN Tea Party Debate (second debate in less than a week), this was expected to be a...
September 14th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Editorials, Politics | Read More
Editorial: How to Deal with Drinking on the UCF Campus
It still is unclear whether alcohol contributed to UCF freshman Ann Hefferin’s death, or even had anything to do it with it, but one thing is for certain — alcohol abuse on UCF’s campus has become a major issue everyone needs to face.
When I first got into journalism, I was excited...
September 5th, 2011 | Crime, Editorials, Safety, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life | Read More
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UCF Board of Trustees May Discuss Possible 1.7% Tuition Increase Thursday
May 22, 2013 20:05
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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